More research and commentary
What does COP30 mean for China's climate action? Kyle Chan contributes to a Brookings Around the Halls on how China sees clean energy in its international priorities.
Upholding the status quo U.S. policy toward Taiwan. Ryan Hass argues in an op-ed for the Taipei Times that there is a robust debate in Washington over Taiwan, but Trump’s views ultimately will be decisive for how the United States approaches cross-Strait issues in the coming years.
The meaning behind China's "four red lines." Mary Gallagher explores in World Politics Review how China's "four red lines" are actually about U.S. support for Taiwan and explains why Beijing feels emboldened now to press on this front.
China-Brazil relations. Margaret Pearson analyzes with Pedro Abelin in Global Society how, despite the overall strength of China-Brazil relations, Brazilian domestic politics limits China’s influence in the country.
A mild reaction to South Korea's nuclear submarine plans. Yun Sun assesses for 38North why China reacted moderately to South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine plan, especially in contrast to its reaction to AUKUS.
Trump's surprisingly successful trip. Susan Thornton argues in East Asia Forum that Trump's trip to the Asia-Pacific region was successful. She applauds Trump’s efforts with Xi to build a more cooperative and stable U.S.-China relationship.
The Nexperia chip conflict. Mary Gallagher finds in World Politics Review that the Nexperia dispute reveals how Europe's dedication to free trade has come to an end.
What can the U.S. learn from China's industrial policy? Kyle Chan describes China’s approach to industrial policy and innovation on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia, and argues that the U.S.-China tech competition is a marathon.
The Japan-China crisis. Ryan Hass explains on TaiwanPlus why Beijing reacted so strongly to Japanese President Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan.
Beijing's global clean energy ambitions. On NPR's 1A podcast, Kyle Chan highlights what drove Beijing's strategy to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and how China is becoming the leading source of clean energy for other countries.
U.S.-China trade truce. On The Economist's Drum Tower podcast, Jonathan Czin examines Xi Jinping's confidence ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting and the future implications of the U.S.-China trade negotiations.
China leads in affordable clean technology. Kyle Chan is interviewed for the New York Times's DealBook newsletter about China’s new role as a clean energy leader and its implications for the U.S. economy and role on the world stage.
